Dieser Fachartikel beleuchtet das Thema "A Changing World of Work" und richtet sich speziell an Englisch-Lehrkräfte der Oberstufe und ihre Schülerinnen und Schüler in Grund- und Leistungskurs auf Sprachniveau B1/B2. Thematisch setzt er sich mit aktuellen Entwicklungen in der Arbeitswelt, dem Einfluss von Technologie und den Veränderungen im Arbeitsumfeld auseinander. Er eignet sich als Fortbildungsmaterial für Englisch-Lehrkräfte oder als Text- und Leseverstehen im Englisch-Unterricht der Sekundarstufe II.

A changing world of work: technology and working environment The world is facing numerous changes due to a growth in population and climate change. The English Curriculum in secondary school is taking the issue of challenges of our time in terms of nature and environment into account as well as the issue of modelling the future. Using the example of mechatronics for agricultural and construction machinery with focus on agriculture, this professional article focusses on changing technological advancements and demands in agriculture on the one hand. On the other hand, it approaches sustainability, environmental protection, artificial intelligence, technology and working environment. It serves as an informational basis for teachers and students of the Sekundarstufe II and may be integrated into further didactic concepts. Our world´s population is growing fast, and we will need more food, water, energy and other resources essential for life and prosperity. It seems like an enormous challenge, but also presents amazing opportunities for certain professions such as mechatronics for agricultural and construction machinery who use their skills to involve and maintain cutting edge technology, machines and robots to prevent from crop shortfalls in a sustainable way.